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Assam: Army celebrates 'National Education Day' with students in Tinsukia




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UP: Devotees celebrate 'Tulsi Vivah' at Balua Ghat in Prayagraj, marking sacred union of Lord Vishnu, Vrinda




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BRO rescues 20 vehicles stuck in snow in J-K's Bandipora




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Defence Space Agency hosts first ever space exercise 'Antariksha Abhyas - 2024' in Delhi




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There will be census in country but not based on caste: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje




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Rajnath Singh stresses on adaptive defence to cope with Age of Grey Zone, hybrid warfare




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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urges states to support exam reforms for zero-error entrance test




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Indian Coast Guard evacuates critically ill fisherman off Diu coast




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Akashteer: Transforming India's air defence with cutting-edge technology




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Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil chairs 13th high-powered review meeting of Brahmaputra Board




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AI and hi-tech technologies will be used in CCTV arrangements: UP DGP Prashant Kumar on Mahakumbh 2025 preparations




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Assam Governor attends Sainik school Goalpara's Diamond Jubilee celebrations




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HC modifies the status quo order on maintaining constructions for Tent City in two islands of Lakshadweep




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No gaps in management of biodegradable waste, Kerala tells NGT




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HC quashes magistrate court’s directive to register FIR against police officers

Magistrate court’s order to file FIR against police officers, including IPS officer and former Malappuram Superintendent of Police Sujith Das, in connection with an alleged sexual assault case quashed




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Afghanistan attends U.N. climate talks for first time since Taliban return to power

Afghanistan’s first delegation at United Nations climate talks since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan




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China's largest air show takes off with fighter jets, attack drones

China has poured resources into modernising and expanding its aviation capabilities as it faces off against the United States and others around regional flashpoints like Taiwan.




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Fifth storm in a month bears down on the Philippines

The local government also reported knee-high floods across Santiago, a city of 1,50,000 people along an upper bank of the Cagayan river




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Cold War-era H-6 bomber enhances China’s ability to strike U.S. bases

The H-6 long-range bomber was used in China’s October war games around Taiwan; it flew close to the U.S. mainland for first time in June




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Xi leaves China for APEC meeting in Peru: state media

Chinese leader Xi Jinping travels to Peru for APEC summit amid trade tensions with U.S., inaugurates Chinese-funded port




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COP29: India, other developing countries demand fair climate finance commitments

India, LMDCs advocate for equitable climate finance at COP29, pushing for transparency, fairness, and flexibility in financial commitments




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Iran executes in public a serial rapist convicted in dozens of cases

Iran’s state media say authorities have executed in public a man convicted of raping dozens of women over two decades




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IndiGo, Air India cancel flights to Bali following volcanic eruption

The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano located in a remote island in East Nusa Tenggara province erupted earlier this month and has resulted in ash clouds




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Senior Russian naval officer killed in car bombing claimed by Kyiv

Russia's state Investigative Committee said in a statement that an improvised explosive device had detonated in an act of terrorism, killing a serviceman whom it did not identify




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Indonesia and Australia hold joint military drills after signing a new defense agreement

The Indonesian and Australian militaries are holding joint combat drills off Indonesia’s main island of Java with about 2,000 troops training in air, maritime, amphibious and land operations




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Chemical synthetic approaches to mimic the TRAIL: promising cancer therapeutics

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3639-3651
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00183D, Review Article
Abdullah-Al Masum, Shin Aoki, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Yosuke Hisamatsu
TRAIL induced apoptosis signalling by death receptors (DR4/DR5).
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In vitro identification of oridonin hybrids as potential anti-TNBC agents inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis by regulation of p21, γH2AX and cleaved PARP

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3674-3694
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00580E, Research Article
Jinhua Ning, Nini Zhan, Zhanpan Wu, Yuzhe Li, Die Zhang, Yadian Shi, Yingxun Zhou, Chuan-Huizi Chen, Wenbin Jin
Oridonin analogue 11a showed significant antitumor efficacy in vitro via cell cycle arrest and apoptosis by regulation of p21, γH2AX and cleaved PARP accumulation, meanwhile, displayed much more stable than oridonin in human plasma.
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New ATP-competitive inhibitors of E. coli GyrB obtained from the mapping of the hydrophobic floor at the binding site: synthesis and biological evaluation

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3759-3777
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00498A, Research Article
Lucas Gutierrez, Peter Peršolja, Rodrigo Tosso, Nace Zidar, Danijel Kikelj, Ricardo D. Enriz
A diagram of the active site of E. coli gyrase B, highlighting the hydrophobic subsite, including key residues relevant to ligand binding.
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Furoxan–piplartine hybrids as effective NO donors and ROS inducers in PC3 cancer cells: design, synthesis, and biological evaluation

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3778-3794
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00281D, Research Article
Carolyne Brustolin Braga, Julio Cesar Milan, Matheus Andrade Meirelles, Bruno Zavan, Guilherme Álvaro Ferreira-Silva, Ester Siqueira Caixeta, Marisa Ionta, Ronaldo A. Pilli
A novel hybrid integrating piplartine with a furoxan moiety exhibited a sub-micromolar IC50 and extraordinary selectivity for PC3 cells, which was associated with its capacity to release NO, generate ROS, induce DNA damage, and trigger apoptosis.
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Preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection using Fv-antibodies targeting the proprotein convertase (PPC) cleavage site

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3704-3710
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00552J, Research Article
Jaeyong Jung, Jeong Soo Sung, Soonil Kwon, Hyung Eun Bae, Min-Jung Kang, Joachim Jose, Misu Lee, Jae-Chul Pyun
Fv-antibodies targeting the PPC region of SARS-CoV-2 to prevent infection, screened from an Fv-antibody library (displayed on outer membrane of E. coli cell).
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Discovery of hybrid Glypromate conjugates with neuroprotective activity against paraquat-induced toxicity

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3711-3727
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00584H, Research Article
Sara C. Silva-Reis, Vera M. Costa, Daniela Correia da Silva, David M. Pereira, Xavier Cruz Correia, Xerardo García-Mera, José E. Rodríguez-Borges, Ivo E. Sampaio-Dias
A series of bicyclic-based Glypromate conjugates with reduction of protein aggregation elicited by Aβ25–35 and neuroprotective activity against paraquat-induced toxicity is reported, paving the way for the discovery of novel neurotherapeutics.
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Stachydrine, a pyrrole alkaloid with promising therapeutic potential against metabolic syndrome and associated organ dysfunction

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3652-3673
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00425F, Review Article
Semim Akhtar Ahmed, Prasenjit Manna, Jagat Chandra Borah
Metabolic syndrome is a multifaceted condition marked by interconnected risk factors, significantly increasing the risk of serious diseases like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.
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A photoswitchable CENP-E inhibitor with single blue-green light to control chromosome positioning in mitotic cells

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3795-3799
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00458B, Research Article
Kazuya Matsuo, Takashi Kikukawa, Tomonori Waku, Akio Kobori, Nobuyuki Tamaoki
A photoswitchable centromere-associated protein E (CENP-E) inhibitor based on the 4-methylaminoazobenzene photoswitch is reported, which is characterized with cistrans photoisomerization with blue-green light and fast thermal relaxation.
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Pyridinyl 4-(2-oxoalkylimidazolidin-1-yl)benzenesulfonates and their hydrochloride salts as novel water soluble antimitotic prodrugs bioactivated by cytochrome P450 1A1 in breast cancer cells

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3728-3745
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00476K, Research Article
Vincent Ouellette, Chahrazed Bouzriba, Atziri Corin Chavez Alvarez, Quentin Bruxelles, Geneviève Hamel-Côté, Sébastien Fortin
New water soluble antimitotic CYP1A1-activated prodrugs named PYRAIB-SOs and their hydrochlorides targeting breast cancers.
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Fexinidazole optimization: enhancing anti-leishmanial profile, metabolic stability and hERG safety

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3837-3852
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00426D, Research Article
Abdrrahman Shemsu Surur, Chin Fung Chan, Frieda-Marie Bartz, Iris L. K. Wong, Van T. D. Nguyen, Lukas Schulig, Andreas Link, Tak Hang Chan, Larry M. C. Chow, Patrick J. Bednarski
Structure-guided optimization of fexinidazole led to analog (S)-51, a promising lead compound with superior activity, improved metabolic stability, and enhanced hERG safety
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Design and synthesis of novel multi-target tetrabromophthalimides as CBS and Topo-II inhibitors and DNA intercalators

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3800-3816
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00585F, Research Article
Marwa Abdel-Motaal, Dalal Ali Aldakhili, Ayman B. Farag, Ayman Abo Elmaaty, Marwa Sharaky, Nadia A. Mohamed, Saad Shaaban, Abdullah Yahya Abdullah Alzahrani, Ahmed A. Al-Karmalawy
Novel multi-target tetrabromophthalimides as CBS and Topo-II inhibitors and DNA intercalators.
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Asymmetric imidazole-4,5-dicarboxamide derivatives as SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitors: design, synthesis and biological evaluation

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3880-3888
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00414K, Research Article
Phuong Nguyen Hoai Huynh, Phatcharin Khamplong, Minh-Hoang Phan, Thanh-Phuc Nguyen, Phuong Ngoc Lan Vu, Quang-Vinh Tang, Phumin Chamsodsai, Supaphorn Seetaha, Truong Lam Tuong, Thien Y. Vu, Duc-Duy Vo, Kiattawee Choowongkomon, Cam-Van T. Vo
Novel asymmetric imidazole-4,5-dicarboxamide derivatives were synthesized, evaluated for SARS-CoV-2 MPro inhibitory activity in vitro, and investigated for binding ability in silico.
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Prediction of synergistic gemcitabine-based combination treatment through a novel tumor stemness biomarker NANOG in pancreatic cancer

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3853-3861
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00165F, Research Article
Jiongjia Cheng, Ting Zhu, Shaoxian Liu, Jiayu Zhou, Xiaofeng Wang, Guangxiang Liu
The synergistic effect observed in gemcitabine-based combination therapies targeting pancreatic cancer stem cells was correlated with the inhibiting effect on the expression of stemness-related gene NANOG.
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Novel PROTAC probes targeting KDM3 degradation to eliminate colorectal cancer stem cells through inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin signaling

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3746-3758
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00122B, Research Article
Open Access
Shadid U. Zaman, Piyusha P. Pagare, Hongguang Ma, Rosalie G. Hoyle, Yan Zhang, Jiong Li
We designed and synthesized novel IOX1-based PROTACs, which can selectively degrade KDM3A and KDM3B to eliminate colorectal cancer stem cells through inhibition of Wnt signaling.
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Evaluating the therapeutic potential of genetically engineered probiotic Zbiotics (ZB183) for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) management via modulation of the cGAS-STING pathway

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3817-3836
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00477A, Research Article
Maha Saad, Walaa Ibrahim, Amany Helmy Hasanin, Aya Magdy Elyamany, Marwa Matboli
ZBiotics administration in the NASH model downregulated the RNA panel (MAPK3, EDN1, TNF, miR-6888-5p, lncRNA RABGAP1L-DT-206), restored intestinal barrier integrity, reduced hepatic inflammation, and improved lipid profiles and liver enzymes.
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Design and synthesis of novel 8-(azaindolyl)-benzoazepinones as potent and selective ROCK inhibitors

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3862-3879
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00313F, Research Article
Daniele Pala, David Clark, Christine Edwards, Elisa Pasqua, Laura Tigli, Barbara Pioselli, Piotr Malysa, Fabrizio Facchinetti, Fabio Rancati, Alessandro Accetta
This study reports a novel, potent and selective series of ROCK inhibitors based on 8-(azaindolyl)-benzoazepinones identified through a core-hopping strategy.
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Hydrophobic CPP/HDO conjugates: a new frontier in oligonucleotide-warheaded PROTAC delivery

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3695-3703
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00546E, Research Article
Miyako Naganuma, Nobumichi Ohoka, Motoharu Hirano, Daishi Watanabe, Genichiro Tsuji, Takao Inoue, Yosuke Demizu
A novel hydrophobic cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) and heteroduplex oligonucleotide (HDO)-conjugated PROTAC, CPP/HDO-PROTAC, was designed to enhance its intracellular delivery and degradation efficiency.
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Correction: computational design, synthesis, and assessment of 3-(4-(4-(1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)phenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives as effective epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors: a prospective strategy for anticancer therapy

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3912-3912
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD90040E, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Nilesh Raghunath Khedkar, Milind Sindkhedkar, Alex Joseph
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Advances in Detecting Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Using Molecular Receptors and Nanostructured Assemblies

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00661E, Review Article
Avijit Kumar Das
The detection and quantification of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are crucial due to their widespread use and potential impact on human health and the environment. This review provides a comprehensive...
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Supreme Court stays order for CBI probe into sexual assault of minor in Chennai

Calls for a list of five to seven direct recruit IPS officers, including three women, who hail from other States but are now serving in Tamil Nadu cadre




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Amaran is a film about a soldier’s life, nothing more: Seeman




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AIADMK will not form an alliance with BJP in 2026 polls, reiterates Palaniswami

“During the Lok Sabha election, it was said at the party headquarters and in press bytes that the AIADMK will not have alliance with the BJP in the [2026] Assembly election,” he said




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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to launch Phase II of nutritional intervention programme for malnourished children, mothers

Mothers of over 76,700 babies in the age group of zero to six months, identified as malnourished, would be covered under Phase II of the programme




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T.N. govt. to take a call on verifying criminal antecedents before appointing schoolteachers

It also assures Madras High Court of putting in place an effective complaint redressal mechanism in the interest of school students




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CM Stalin inaugurates 27 new projects at temples across T.N.